Stars


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Stars adorn our dark evening skies
     and twinkle brightly within our sight,  *
          to let us know we are not alone
               in this vast and unending universe.
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   *          Looking up, we sense the mystery
          of their glow from light-years away
     and know we're just a minute speck,   *
traveling in space along with them.      *
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Stars frame our Moon, inspire love
     and secret wishes to be made upon;  *
          grant inspiration for poetic words,
 *             music, songs, and romantic artistry.
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     *         They draw us in so we may venture    *
          out to them and explore unknowns
     within our own galaxy and worlds afar...
to unfold that mystical space beyond.  *
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Our stars hold the mysteries of life        *
     for we know we are made of them...
 *        our building blocks of life are found   *
               within the stardust of our Milky Way.
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               And, the greatest star of all, our Sun,   *
        * holds us safe and stable in its grasp,
     delivers sustained energy to live by...  *
and fills our days with sunshine bliss.  * 
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gentry Avatar
July 27, 2018 at 5:18 PM
I remember this one too. Back to congratulate you again for your win again. Beautiful!
Haight Avatar
July 27, 2018 at 8:34 PM
Thank you once again, Susan. Hugs, Sandra
La France Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 7:09 PM
Sandra, congratulations on your top win in my contest with this beautifully penned poem, it is easy to see why it is your fav poem, I think it is just wonderful and so creative, well done !
Haight Avatar
July 27, 2018 at 8:36 PM
Thank you, Constance, once again for a contest where we can again showcase an older, favorite poem. I really appreciate your lovely comments and my fine placement. Hugs, Sandra
Smith Avatar
July 25, 2018 at 12:08 PM
Great going Sandra, loved it, congratulations...
Haight Avatar
July 25, 2018 at 3:34 PM
Thank you so much, Charlie, for your visit, congrats and uplifting comment. Much appreciated! Sandra
Messina Avatar
July 25, 2018 at 6:07 AM
A wonderful poem, Sandra. Congratulations on your win! Charlie
Haight Avatar
July 25, 2018 at 11:02 AM
Thank you very much, Charles, for visiting my poem with your congrats and supportive comment! Sandra
Canerdy Avatar
July 24, 2018 at 10:24 PM
Sandra, this is really beautiful! CONGRATS!! Janice
Haight Avatar
July 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM
Thank you very much, Janice! Hugs, Sandra
Barden Avatar
July 20, 2018 at 11:01 PM
I just adore this write, Sandra, and how you have sparkled it with stars ... I love all things cosmic, and this is such a charming, imaginative, intelligent, and substantive piece - it glows with the magic of a heavenly entity! Fav-ing for sure. Blessings! :-) <3
Haight Avatar
July 24, 2018 at 8:43 AM
Thank you so very much, Greg, for your always so supportive and uplifting comments that lift my spirits above and beyond and make me feel my poetic efforts are rewarded! I so appreciate your visits and lovely comments! And thank you for the fave! Sandra <3
Roper Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 5:06 PM
Congratulations on your awesome win. Hugs Eve
Haight Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 7:43 PM
Thank you very much, Eve, for your congrats and lovely comment. Hugs, Sandra
Gentry Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 7:04 AM
Congratulations on your top win. What a creative layout too! Lovely poem.
Haight Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 7:42 PM
Thank you so much, Susan! Hugs, Sandra
Johnson Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 6:53 PM
Well deserved win, my friend. Absolutely wonderful.
Haight Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 7:42 PM
Thank you so much, Curtis! Sandra
Gauthier Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 6:10 PM
Back with well deserved congrats on your podium finish, Sandra.
Haight Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 7:41 PM
Thank you very much, Line! Hugs, Sandra
Nance Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 7:40 AM
Beautiful poem and what a pretty layout as well, very attention grabbing right from the beginning. Congratulations on your winning write.
Haight Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 8:44 AM
Thank you very much, Casarah, for your congrats and very lovely, uplifting comments! Hugs, Sandra
Pett Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 4:51 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Sandra with your beautifully written poem, thoroughly enjoyed reading so well written. :))
Haight Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 8:43 AM
Thank you, Roy, for your very supportive comment and congrats! Much appreciated. Sandra
Ward Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 4:08 AM
You took to heart the nice layout requirement and also decorated the poem with stars, plus the poem itself is beautifully imaginative about why there are stars. Congratulations on your second place win in my contest, Sandra.
Haight Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 8:42 AM
Julia, I loved writing this poem for your inspiring contest, as the stars and all of the universe have always drawn me in with fascination. I am so pleased you thought my poem worthy of podium placement. Thank you so much! Sandra
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June 24, 2018 at 12:25 AM
A lovely piece, Sandra, a veritable written planetarium. Viv x
Haight Avatar
July 1, 2018 at 2:41 PM
Thank you so much, Viv! Sandra
Gauthier Avatar
June 22, 2018 at 2:38 PM
Stellar presentation, Sandra. Bravo, truly beautiful.
Haight Avatar
July 1, 2018 at 2:40 PM
Thank you so much, Line! Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra
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